Seven Moravian Student-Athletes Selected to 2025 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team
TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 67 student-athletes to the All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.
TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 67 student-athletes to the All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.
The All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes who epitomize the ideals of sportsmanship. The student-athletes selected demonstrate fair play, graciousness in victory and respectfulness in defeat. They are ambassadors for the team, both on and off the field, and galvanize their teammates toward their goals. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, spectators, and the greater campus community.
The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the Landmark Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2013 as a way to highlight student-athletes who are making an impact. The Landmark previously awarded a Sportsmanship Cup before the All-Sportsmanship Team replaced the Cup for the 2013-14 academic year.
To view the full 2025 Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team, visit https://landmarkconference.org/news/2025/11/20/11212025-fall-sportsmanship.aspx.
Cross Country
Junior Kierstyn Klingner is the women's cross country honoree on the All-Sportsmanship Team. Klingner finished 12th in the 2025 Landmark Conference Championships to earn All-Conference Second Team honors and help Moravian to its first conference title since 2013, and she took 34th at the 2025 NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championship in a PR time of 23:04.3 to garner All-Region accolades for the first time in her career.
"Kierstyn is extremely respectful and contentious of how she represents herself, her team, and Moravian whether she's in an athletic setting or not," commented Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Jesse Baumann. "She's very perceptive and self-aware when it comes to doing the right thing. Additionally, she's very positive and team-focused so she's always working to create a great team atmosphere to uplift others."
Sophomore Riley Trigo was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team for the men's cross country program. Trigo placed 16th with a PR time of 26:01.28 to earn Landmark All-Conference Honorable Mention honors and help the Hounds capture their fifth straight Landmark Conference title.
"Riley is a great person to have as a part of our program. He is very even-keeled, never gets flustered, and always shows the utmost patience and respect towards his teammates and competitors. He's the same person rain or shine, which is a great example that he sets for anyone of how to conduct yourself while representing Moravian," stated Baumann.
Volleyball
Senior setter Ally Plitnick was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team from Moravian's volleyball squad. Plitnick played in 23 matches this season with 375 assists, 165 digs, 39 kills, 17 blocked and 11 service aces, and she completed her career eighth in program history with 1,692 assists.
Field Hockey
Senior defender Carolina Catilao-Sanchez is the field hockey team's 2025 recipient of the All-Sportsmanship honor. Catilao-Sanchez was selected to the Landmark All-Conference First Team this fall, and she had one defensive save while starting all 18 matches for the Greyhounds.
"Lina has been an exceptional leader during her time at Moravian. As a two-time captain, she is someone the team looks up to. On the field she consistently leads by example with her work rate and never give up mindset," commented Head Coach Sarah Dalrymple.
Football
Senior offensive lineman Drew Brizan is the football squad's Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship honoree. Brizan moved into the Greyhounds' starting line-up this fall, and he helped Moravian average 269.6 yards per game including 96.5 yards per contest on the ground. The Hounds rushed for more than 140 yards in three of the last four games of the year including a season-high 296 yards at Juniata College.
"Drew has worked tirelessly throughout his career to become bigger, stronger and faster," noted Head Football Coach Jeff Long. "He transformed himself physically and mentally in the last three years which helped him earn a starting role on the offensive line this season. He is an exceptional teammate and someone who truly deserves the recognition for his hard work to help our football program!"
Women's Soccer
Senior defender Grace Blenis represents the women's soccer team on the Landmark All-Sportsmanship squad. Blenis, who was a team captain this fall, had one assist in 2025 while starting 16 matches.
"Grace truly represents the values of our program," said Head Coach Jeff Ykoruk. "She plays with heart, shows unwavering respect to everyone around her, and sets the standard through her daily actions. This award perfectly captures who she is both as an athlete and as a person."
Men's Soccer
Junior defender Ryan Latchford is the men's soccer team's selection to the All-Sportsmanship Team. Latchford helped the Moravian defense allow just 1.11 goals per game as the squad made its second straight trip to the Landmark Conference Tournament as the third seed. Latchford also had a goal and an assist this fall.
"Congratulations to Ryan Latchford for being named to the Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Team," stated Head Coach Bob Wilkinson. "Ryan is an excellent example of what a student-athlete in our program looks like. Off the field, he is an excellent student majoring in biology. While on the field, he is a hard tackling center back that started all 19 games this year. He is extremely competitive in everything he does. Ryan treats people with respect and supports his teammates on and off the field. He maintains a positive attitude and always gives his best effort. We look forward to what he will accomplish."
